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GFP101B-21 Food processor
User Guide 220-240V~, 50-60Hz, 500W
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WARNINGS:
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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE
• RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be observed, including the
following:
• Read all instructions.
• This product is intended for household use only. Do
not use outdoors. This product is only intended for
preparing food.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Care is needed when handling cutting blades,
especially when removing the blade from the bowl,
emptying the bowl and during cleaning.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply if it is left unattended and before assembling,
disassembling or cleaning.
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• Switch off the appliance and disconnect from
the mains supply before changing accessories or
approaching parts that move in use.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse
cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid.
• Unplug from the mains outlet when not in use, before
putting on, taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Check the power cord and plug regularly for any
damage. If the cord or plug are damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock or injury. Only use the accessories supplied by
the manufacturer.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the work
top, or touch hot surfaces.
• Warning: Never leave the food processor running
non-stop for more than 1 minute at a time. If the
appliance has been running continuously for 1 minute,
allow it to cool down for 5 minutes before using again.
• Never put any objects into the openings on the outer
case.
• Never remove parts from the appliance such as screws.
• Never operate the Food Processor when the bowl
is empty and do not remove the bowl lid before the
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blades come to a complete stop.
• Do not touch the cutting blades or insert any object,
such as knives, forks, spoons, etc into the bowl while
the Food Processor is in operation.
• Misuse may lead to injury. Do not operate this
appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation which involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to electrical parts.
What’s in the box
Base Bowl
Lid
Plunger
Cutter disc
Cutters x3
Blades x2
Drive shaft
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Base
Plug
Control panel
Lid
Feeder tube Plunger
Cutter disc
Plastic blade
Steel blade
Grater
Slicer
Chipper
Bowl
Driveshaft
Features
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety interlock mechanism
For your safety this Food Processor has been fitted with a safety interlock
mechanism and will not operate unless correctly assembled.
Please ensure the bowl has been pushed down firmly onto the base
assembly and the plastic lever on the lid locates correctly into the slot in
the base assembly.
IMPORTANT: Wash all items except the electrical components (base,
cord, plug) in warm soapy water before use.
Before using your food processor: Remove all packaging and check for
signs of damage such as, misaligned or damaged parts, damaged bowl
or base, damage to the blade or cutters or damaged power cord or plug.
If you find any damage do not use the food processor.
Removing the metal
blade cover
Remove plastic cover from the blade
before washing and using.
Important: Keep the plastic cover so
you can store the blade in it after use.
Always ensure the blade is dry before
placing it in the plastic cover.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: The steel blade and slicer both have very sharp blades.
Handle these components with caution. Ensure you keep your fingers
clear of the cutting edges when handling these items. Take care when
washing all blades and cutters, never leave them in a sink or washing
bowl with other items. Always wash separately.
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Fitting the bowl
and drive shaft
1. Place the base on a firm
level work top away
from sources of high
temperatures or steam.
Never place the food
processor near or over
a cooker or other heat
producing appliances.
Never place in a heated
oven.
IMPORTANT: Always
ensure the food processor
is not plugged in
before assembling or
disassembling it.
2. Slot the bowl onto the base
as shown.
Rotate the bowl clockwise
until the raised section on
the base of the bowl is
aligned with the padlock
symbol on the base.
The bowl is now locked on
the base.
3. Slot the drive shaft down
over the spindle in the
middle of the bowl.
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Steel Blade
Plastic Blade
Using the blade
attachments
1. Your food processor is
supplied with two different
types of blade.
Steel Blade: This blade
is used to chop food into
pieces.
Plastic Blade: This blade is
used to mix dough.
2. These diagrams only show
using the steel blade. The
same process can be used
for the plastic blade.
Slot the steel blade over the
drive shaft in the middle of
the bowl.
Important: Always check
that the blade is correctly
fitted over the drive shaft.
3. Slot the lid onto the top of
the bowl as shown in the
diagram.
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4. Rotate the lid clockwise until
it locks in place.
Ensure the tab on the lid is
aligned with the top of the
bowl handle.
5. Wash the food you wish to
chop and cut into suitable
sized pieces. For meat,
please don’t exceed 20 x 20
x 60mm for best results.
Slot the food into the feeder
tube in the top of the lid.
Slot the plunger into the top
of the feeder tube on the
lid.
6. Slot the plug on the food
processor into a mains
socket and switch the power
on.
Choose the speed that you
wish to process your food
at:
P - Pulse: This automatically
will switch to 0(off) when
released.
1 - Low speed: Coarsely
chopped.
2 - High speed: Finely
chopped.
0 - Off: Blades stop
spinning.
Important: This appliance is
fitted with a safety lock system
which prevents the processor
from being used if it is not
assembled correctly. Unplug
from the mains power once
finished.
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7. Rotate the lid anti-clockwise
(a) to unlock it.
Lift the lid off the top of the
bowl (b).
8. Carefully grip the sides of
the plastic sleeve of the
steel blade as shown in the
diagram and lift upwards off
the drive shaft.
Never lift the steel blade by
gripping the blades.
9. Lift the drive shaft out of the
bowl.
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10. Rotate the bowl anti-
clockwise to unlock it from
the base.
11. Lift the bowl off the base
unit.
12. Rinse any excess food off
the blade, drive shaft and
bowl under a tap and shake
dry.
Ensure all of the parts are
fully dried before storing
them.
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Chipper
Slicer
Grater
Using the cutter
attachments
1. Your food processor is
supplied with three different
types of cutter attachments.
Chipper: This is used to
make chips / french fries etc.
Slicer: This is used to thinly
slice vegetables etc.
Grater: This is used to grate
cheese or vegetables etc.
2. These diagrams show
attaching the grating
cutter only. Follow the
same process for attaching
the other cutters. Care
must be taken when fitting
the slicing and chipping
cutters because of the
sharp blades.
Slot in the small tab on one
edge of the cutter under the
edge of the slot in the cutter
disc.
3. Push down on the opposite
edge of the cutter until it
locks in place.
IMPORTANT: take care
when pushing down on the
cutter. Ensure your finger is
well away from any cutting
edge before pushing down.
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4. Slot the drive shaft down
over the spindle in the
middle of the bowl.
5. IMPORTANT: Always
ensure the food processor
is not plugged in
before assembling or
disassembling it.
Slot the cutter disc onto the
top of the drive shaft.
6. Slot the lid onto the top of
the bowl as shown in the
diagram.
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7. Rotate the lid clockwise until
it locks in place.
Ensure the tab on the lid is
aligned with the top of the
bowl handle.
8. Wash the ingredients
if required and cut into
sections that will easily fit
into the feeder tube on the
lid.
9. Slot the plug on the food
processor into a mains
socket and switch the power
on.
Choose the speed that you
wish to process your food
at:
P - Pulse: This automatically
will switch to 0(off) when
released.
1 - Low speed: Coarsely
chopped.
2 - High speed: Finely
chopped.
0 - Off: Blades stop
spinning.
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10. With the cutter turning push
down on the ingredients
using the plunger.
11. When you have finished
cutting or grating the
ingredients, turn the food
processor off and remove
the plug from the mains
socket. Twist the lid anti-
clockwise to unlock it.
12. Lift the lid upwards off the
top of the bowl.
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13. Lift the cutter disc and drive
shaft out of the bowl and
separate.
14. Push the cutter plate out of
the gap in the cutter disc.
15. Carefully wash the bowl,
cutter disc, driveshaft and
cutter in warm soapy water
then dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: Wash the
cutter attachments very
carefully as the blades are
very sharp.
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Cleaning and maintenance
• Before cleaning your food processor always ensure the plug is removed
from the power socket.
• The food processor should never be run with nothing in it, as this may
damage the motor.
• Hot or boiling liquids should not be added to the food processor.
• Do not immerse the base, power cord or plug in water or any other
liquid.
• All items supplied with your food processor, apart from the electrical
components (base, cord, plug), can be washed in warm soapy water.
• Never place any part of the fittings supplied with your food processor in
a dishwasher as this could damage them.
• The base can be cleaned using a damp cloth.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners or materials to clean any part of the
food processor as it may damage the finish of the product.
• Never attempt to dry any part of the food processor by placing it near a
source of high heat, such as a cooker or radiator. Always allow the food
processor to dry naturally after wiping with a dry cloth.
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PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
You have plugged the
unit in, switched the
power on, selected a
cutting speed, but the
unit does not work.
The safety lock on the
bowl lid is not fully
locked.
The bowl is not fully
locked onto the base.
Check the safety lock
on the bowl lid.
Check the bowl is
locked onto the base.
The blades or cutters
are not working
normally.
There is too much
food inside the bowl.
Reduce the quantity
of food inside the
bowl.
The unit stops
suddenly whilst in
use.
The safety locks on
the bowl are not fully
engaged.
Check the safety lock
on the bowl lid.
Check the bowl is
locked onto the base.
The bowl overflows
whilst in use.
There is too much
food inside the bowl.
The unit is not on
a stable and level
surface.
Reduce the quantity
of food inside the
bowl.
Place the unit on
a stable and level
surface.
Troubleshooting
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Customer services information
If you require further information, spare
parts or advice regarding your product,
or if you are experiencing any problems,
please contact customer services at the
telephone number or address shown
opposite. N.B. When calling or writing
please quote the product name.
Call
0800 952 0101
Write
ASDA, Leeds LS11 5AD
Product name: GFP101B-21 Food processor
Product site code: 15A.09.22.207
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Copyright
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the property of their representative owners.
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Manufactured for:
ASDA, Leeds LS11 5AD/
ASDA, Antrim BT41 4GY.
Disposal
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that
your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at
the end of its life separately from your household waste. There
are separate collection systems for recycling in the UK.
For more information, please contact
the local authority or your retailer
where you purchased the product.
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